Design Engineer, Water Resources: Stormwater Modeling & Design

Bolton & Menk, Inc; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off

ESOP

Flexible holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. seeks a Design Engineer, EIT, to join the Water Resources team in the Twin Cities metro. You will support the design, modeling, and permitting of stormwater projects from preliminary design through construction.

Open to a May 2026 graduate or an EIT with 1–3 years of experience, offering opportunities to work on diverse municipal and private clients with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on water resources or bio-systems engineering, or equivalent program from an accredited college.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation).
• Ability to learn and utilize drainage modeling and design software (XPSWMM, AutoDesk Storm & Sanitary, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Possess a valid driver's license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required.
• Experience or coursework with GIS software, (ArcPro).
• Experience or coursework in hydrology, open channel hydraulics, and associated modeling (HydroCAD, HEC-RAS).

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on water resources related projects.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for municipal storm drain systems and stormwater treatment.
• Assist with CAD production of storm drain improvements, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).
• Assist Project Engineers with NPDES and MS4 compliance and Watershed district permitting and coordination.
• Assist with producing project drainage plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates.
• Develop regional stormwater plans and/or floodplain modeling and analysis.
• Assist with design and permitting for Stream Restoration and Wetland Restoration projects.
• Field work may include SWPPP inspections, infiltration testing, field measurements, site visits, and/or construction observation, including interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and City staff

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulics knowledge

GIS software

Field experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (water resources)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

ArcPro GIS

XPSWMM

AutoDesk Storm & Sanitary

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Bolton & Menk, Inc. seeks a Design Engineer, EIT, to join the Water Resources team in the Twin Cities metro. You will support the design, modeling, and permitting of stormwater projects from preliminary design through construction.

Open to a May 2026 graduate or an EIT with 1–3 years of experience, offering opportunities to work on diverse municipal and private clients with competitive compensation and benefits.